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New Copilot Updates for Outlook Scheduling, Word Agent Mode, and PowerPoint Agent Mode

Microsoft has announced Copilot enhancements across Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint that improve scheduling, document creation, and presentation building. Here is a summary of some of the features I think can come in handy. Be aware that timelines may change as deployments progress, some of these have already been pushed back a couple of months. All of the following features requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and will be enabled by default for users with such a license. Automatic rescheduling of 1:1 meetings Automatic rescheduling of flexible 1:1 meetings and personal events in Outlook with Copilot, helping users resolve conflicts with minimal manual effort is coming soon. This will be in addition to the already released auto rescheduling of meeting rooms. Originally this feature was planned for mid‑November 2025 to mid‑January 2026, but is now hopefully coming between to mid‑February 2026 and the end of February 2026. A Microsoft Copilot license is required to use the capability....

Automate your collection of CQM data in Skype for Business - Get-CqmAutomated.ps1 Released

Get-DnsAndIp.ps1 v1 released

get-csdocumentation v 2_4 released

Why backup Skype for Business (and my MSIgnite session)

A recording of my MSIgnite session is now posted on MyIgnite

More additions to the Backup-SfB script

The Backup Skype for Business script is now live

Backup Skype for Business script is coming soon

Document your Lync or Skype for Business deployment into HTML v 2_3 released

Register to attend the Microsoft MVP Virtual Conference

Skype for Business MVP Award

First impressions: Skype for Business technical client

Ignite session trailer

Speaking at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago

Lync client may connect to a non federated partner, even if you though it should not.

Restore Lync User Data demo

The Lync Cookbook has been released for sale

Restore Lync 2013 Persistent Chat demo

Restore Lync RGS Services